Tamil Nadu Police Officer Caught Drinking Beer in Viral Video, Faces Investigation
A policeman, dressed in casual wear, was in the back of a police van with some other policemen drinking from an opened beer he had just pulled out of his pocket. He was secretly videotaped by the use of a mobile phone stuck in the cup holder on the driver's side of the police van.
Police Officer Caught Drinking Beer in Van
It quickly surfaced on social media where, judging by opinions broadcast thereon, triggered widespread outrage and swift response.
The Armed Reserve Police have already initiated a departmental inquiry against SSI Lingeshwaran. If the charges are proved to be true, strict disciplinary action in the form of suspended will be taken against him, officials said.
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Other Allegations
Above all, while on duty, Lingeshwaran is accused of taking the inmates on an outing and sharing beers. He is further accused of allowing inmates to do unauthorized activities. According to news agencies, he permitted inmates to video call through his personal mobile. He allowed inmates to contact friends and relatives while in transit. It is a gross violation of the rules.
Response and Action
''போலீஸ் வாகனத்தில் அமர்ந்து SSI செய்த வேலை..'' பையில் இருந்து மது பாட்டிலை எடுத்து பயமில்லாமல் அருந்திய காட்சி.. வெளியான அதிர்ச்சி வீடியோ குறித்து உயர் அதிகாரிகள் விசாரணை....!#Chennai | #SSI | #PoliceVan | #Liquor | #ViralVideo | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/xfCrzqXMsI
— Polimer News (@polimernews) November 14, 2024
The viral video has also opened up a debate about professionalism and discipline in the police. Seniors have promised a thorough inquiry so that accountability is served. Such an incident shows harsh actions are the need of the hour to build integrity in law enforcement work.
The matter is still under investigation, and it is yet to be seen what other updates come up as the authorities dig deeper into the allegations against the officer.
